Diploma in Finance Management

Diploma in Finance Management (NQF Level 6)

Who is this qualification for?

The primary purpose of the Diploma in finance management Level 6 qualification is to develop knowledge and skills in general administration and finance management to technicians in finance and accounting. It provides an in-depth knowledge and practical approach for aspiring finance technicians and future accountants. It provides in depth knowledge and practical approach for aspiring finance technicians. This qualification was designed to bridge aspiring finance personnel intending to articulate with other accounting and finance professional qualifications in response to the national need for professional financial practitioners in line with the Human Resource Strategic Plan 2025. The plan highlights the critical skills shortage and the general due to emerging Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) businesses.

Admission /Entry Requirements:

Certificate in Finance Management NQF Level 5 and /or equivalent

Qualification Duration:

Minimum: 2 Years – Maximum: 4 Years

Full-time/Part-time Mode

Career opportunities

The Diploma in Finance Management can supplement your existing qualifications and give you a salary and career boost. The course prepares students for a wide range of careers in Accounting and Finance be it in government or in non-profit organizations. Among others some careers are:

Accountants and Auditors, Budget Analysts, Financial Analysts, Insurance Sales Agents, Insurance Underwriters, Loan Officers, Personal Financial Advisors etc.

Course structure

YEAR 1

SEMESTER 1

Course Title

Course Code

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Business Accounting I

 

120

6

12

Human Capital Management

 

120

6

12

Macroeconomics

MRC60US

120

6

12

Organisational Behaviour

OBE61US

120

6

12

Total Credits

 

 

 

48

SEMESTER 2 (60 credits)

Course Title

Course Code

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Financial Reporting

 

120

6

12

Professional Communication

PRC60US

120

6

12

Quantitative Methods II

QM261US

120

6

12

Business law

BLA61US

120

6

12

Business Accounting II

 

120

6

12

YEAR 2

SEMESTER 1 

Course Title

Course  Code

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Management Accounting I

 

120

6

12

Financial Accounting II

FA260US

120

6

12

Basics of Audit And Tax

 

120

6

12

Intermediate entrepreneurship and innovation

IEI60US

120

6

12

Total Credits

 

 

 

48

SEMESTER 2

Course Title

Course Code

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Management Accounting II

MAC61US

120

6

12

Finance Management

 

120

6

12

Management Information System

MIS61US

120

6

12



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